Operating out of Los Angeles, Calif., petroleum sector company Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) employs talent in positions ranging from Corporate Paralegal to Senior Project Engineer. A typical Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) employee can expect to make $89K per year. Your job title is the biggest factor affecting pay for Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) workers, followed by your city and your experience level. This overview is based on answers to PayScale's salary questionnaire.

How This Employer Pays

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) typically pays:

3%

above market

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Locations

Residents of Pittsburgh pick up paychecks that are higher than any other city — the median salary is about $95K annually; other top-paying cities include Houston (around $90K) and Dallas ($53K). U.S. pay levels are highest in the state of Texas; salaries there average to $95K per year.

Years of Experience

Respondents who have been working for five to nine years tend to make around $85K. For those with one to four years of experience, paychecks typically reach about $68K. When we consider tenure, a substantial portion of employees (33 percent) have been working for 10-19 years and make $104K annually.

Certifications and Degrees

Being a Paralegal Certificate Holder certainly has its perks — salaries approach $52K and far exceed the paychecks of those without certification. Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) compensates Bachelor's Degree-holders the most at $92K per year.

Skills

The highest-paying skill in this position seems to be Engineering Design; individuals who report it as part of the repertoire have a median income of approximately $118K. Project Management is regularly seen around here; one in four of those surveyed report it as a core competency. Three more common skills are Budget Management, Microsoft Office, and Contract Management.

Benefits and Perks

More than half of workers — the majority — enjoy both paid vacation and paid sick time. Employees can save for retirement by joining one of several savings plans such as a 401(k) plan and a company pension plan. At Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem), a solid majority of workers have health insurance, and the greater part of workers have dental coverage. Employees can also look forward to life insurance, a subsidized cell phone, and tuition reimbursement.